Question

Ladakh is known as the ………………………….
a. Dew land
b. Fairy land
c. Moon land
d. Fire land

Answer 1

Hint: The surface of the moon is covered with extinct volcanoes, impact craters and lava flows, some of which are unguarded. Early scientists believed that the dark extension of the moon might be the ocean, so it was called the "features mare". A mare means "ocean" in Latin (if there are more than one, Maria).

Complete answer:
From a geological point of view, ladakh is a young land formed millions of years ago. For thousands of years, due to the effects of structure and movement, its basic outline has been modified by the erosion process of wind and water and carved into the form we see today. Ladakh is the highest plateau in India, most of which exceed 3,000 m (9,800 ft). It stretches from the Himalayas to the Kunlun Mountains and includes the upper Indus Valley.

Lamayaru is located 15 kilometers east of the famous Fotu La pass on the Leh-Srinagar Highway. It is well known by the locals for its peculiar land surface which is very similar to the moonland surface. The mystery of Lamayuru monastery here is unmatched in the entire Ladakh region. The clear blue sky meets the uneven horizon of the broken mud cliffs, creating an atmosphere on the surface of the moon, which has a strong impact on the minds of first-time viewers.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note:
 Ladakh is also rich in minerals such as gold, copper and semi-precious stones. The Indus river is one of the main rivers in the Ganges Plain of India in the Indian subcontinent. It flows through China (West Tibet), India and Pakistan.